What a beautiful recording by the adorable Elvis Costello. Do hope he is in good health now and happy. Now 78 and I have recovered from ovarian cancer in 2010 so grateful to be here thanks to the wonderful Brighton NHS and Peter the wonderful handsome consultant who made the whole thing bearable. Looking forward to seeing my lovely three grandchildren when the lockdown is eased - I will wait awhile to return to normal and am thinking all the time of the NHS workers slaving away no way will I return to normal while they are working so hard on saving lives. So stay in Jillian - no pubs or trips in the country - but hope all those NHS workers know how much they are appreciated.
And to think our government neglected NHS to a point we're we and NHS staff were thinking it was a worthless endeavour one good thing with our lockdown over covid 19 our least paid workers have shown themselves as invaluable and it's up to us to remind the elite everyday how much we value our NHS and so called least valuable workers the are priceless and should always get respect due ...workers of the world unite
What are you talking about? George Jones covered the song again in the 1990s with Alan Jackson and then recorded it again in the 2000s for a “singing the old songs” type of compilation
Swamp Thing Hey Swampthing, the clue is in the last three words, ‘true praise indeed’. Meaning that even the great George Jones thought that Elvis Costello had done a great job with his version. Hope that helps you to understand. That’s what I’m talking about.
Yes, a most poignant song for me, the sadnesses acknowledged we all have to endure in life, but accept beautiful interventions even amid your pain, still true in 2023 for me
Let the lawn grow wild - who cares when the love of your life has walked out on you! The roses will keep on growing regardless. Best version of this song by a mile - Elvis (Declan) rocks...
Lovely song from elvis costello and the attractions Released back in late '81 September 1981 An outstanding musican and singer ❤❤🎉🎉 An early 80s cracker
Sadly we lost our dear friend Jayne tait,she introduced me to this song one night,we honestly played it over 20 times,it obviously struck a nerve with loss we had both experienced,at least she is with her soulmate Ray tait now,sweet dreams Jayne love scouse and the kids josh n hollie xx
1981, the year I turned 12 the same age as the twins and whom I went to school with. We were all quite envious of their few minutes of fame at the time 😆 still love this song! 💘
I was once walking along the street in my home town singing this song in my head because it was one of my favourite songs and when I entered a shop to buy a newspaper it was playing on the radio in the shop. How's that for a coincidence. Commenting in 2021
Hmmm...i can beat that.. I was once sitting in a window seat in a restaurant in notting Hill.. This was playing on the sound systrm... And the man himself..yes.. Elvis walked past the window
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
Just found myself singing this to myself while walking to the store on a beautiful day in Houston. After putting away the groceries, I just had to hear it for real. Such a great song and such a great version of the George Jones classic. I had never seen the video before … awesome. How about those backup singers!
Let's not forget Jerry Chesnut who wrote it. He also wrote another favourite of mine, Faron Young's 'It's Four In The Morning'. I'm not big into country, so it shows how fundamental the songwriting is!
@Coen Merriman jerry cheshut wrote it not jones , i think jones version of it became a hit first , this version a hit years later , in my opinion costello version seems more meaningful and melancholy
Terrific version of George Jones song, Elvis C is so eclectic with his sounds, variants and also his own style. I also love his persona. So much he has offered to the public. My wife and myself love his history in the music field. We are Australians and love beautiful music. Thankyou Elvis C and everyone that loves this Master, The Master leaves a legacy to others with poetry, songwriting, music and instrumental playing. Thank you.
Cheers Tim. I saw him live in Cardiff Wales twice. Around or about that time. I couldn't get tickets in London. Simple trip down the M4 mway from Kensington and Chelsea. Don't live in London anymore though. I'm in Alanya Turkey and a great Med Sea climate. Recommended by my mate from Sydney, Sammie. I left after BREXIT vote. Could sort of see a bleak future. Haven't regretted it on Sammie's advice. Rent for mod apt overlooking the Med Sea is 💶 300 a month. (That's how it has to be paid) Last electric bill for May was $20 USD; and water bill for $6. No gas, it's never cold; hardly rains. Ciggies here are $2 USD for twenty. Don't smoke but it's a good yardstick. Everything is fresh in street markets and even marts are well developed and cheap. Lamb here I paid $10 USD for 1.5kg. Sammie says way cheaper than Oz. Gets 324 🌞 days annually. Yesterdays temp was 33c hasn't rained since March 10. After all those lockdown agonies in Oz? Sammie's had enough and is moving here in August. Fair dinkum.
Have loved this for decades. As more time goes by the lyrics become more and more etched in their original era, yet that doesn't diminish the soul-crushing misery of this performance. So brilliant. One thing I always wished would happen was a female performer doing the same song but switching the parts. Like she's leaving and he has nothing to say to her except the roses are nice this year. Dolly Parton: one more favour for the planet please! :)
@@raysolt2984 Of course I know it's a George Jones song. I'm older than your grandmother. What I was saying is that Costello takes it away from its "original era" and in 'this performance' turns it into an awesome modern ballad of despair. (modern for the early 80's obviously...) Also, you seem to lack an appreciation for the classic country trope of the 'answer' song. QV honky tonk angels vs wild side of life, or he'll have to go and he'll have to stay. Thanks for the country music lesson though. Much appreciated.
raysolt2980: Showing my mileage here. When I hear the name "Elvis" minus a Last Name I automatically think "Elvis Presley." Even though I just heard from "Elvis Costello!"😂😏🎤🌹🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🥁🎻🎺🇮🇪B.W.
It's the way Elvis C delivers his rendition that makes it so good. Like when Willie Nelson sang You were always on my mind..even though Elvis Presley had better vocals
Like George Jones' version, bur Elvis Costello's version seems to have a more serious tone to it and love the tone of his voice, really weepy stuff. So glad Elvis did this.
This song was one of my late Mother's favouritd, she loved her roses and well manicured lawn, and i still cry every time i hear it, its such a beautiful song, Elvis's i think!
It says a lot about a song when an artist from a completely different genre than for what it was written performs it and close to the original style. Lots of respect for the song an dthe songwriter!
j'écoute et réécoute elvis costello je découvre redécouvre son univers musical tellement séduisant riche plaisant et beaucoup d'artiste autour de lui...magnifique je kiffe!!!
I'm only 14 year's old and i like this song then the song's today some people say i have good taste in music but. This kind of music is better than music today
I guess the reason we're not talkin is there's so little left to say we haven't said, and while a million thoughts go racing through my mind I find I haven't said a word - brilliant lyrics, beautiful song
I'm listening in 2024. One of his best ❤
Still a great sound for a new year!
Listening to this, love his music, but I honesty think it's the worst video I've ever seen. 2224
Absolutely
I hope you all know this is a George Jones original and he and Elvis were very good friends!
Great cover.
It was written by Jerry Chestnut.
Great to hear
Written by Jerry Chesnut and originally then recorded by George Jones. Covered by Costello later.
the george jones version is dire
@@arroncooper6077nonsense.
I'm listening still after all these years. One of the best. A real musician.
One of the best written songs ever
Who’s listening to and loving this in 2022!! Fabulous song💕
Awesome song by an awesome performer.
Me!
It brings back memories ; love the song
Me
I am pet, xx
Siobhán kavanagh, x
Elvis Costello is a musical legend that has explored all spheres of music!
What a beautiful recording by the adorable Elvis Costello. Do hope he is in good health now and happy. Now 78 and I have recovered from ovarian cancer in 2010 so grateful to be here thanks to the wonderful Brighton NHS and Peter the wonderful handsome consultant who made the whole thing bearable. Looking forward to seeing my lovely three grandchildren when the lockdown is eased - I will wait awhile to return to normal and am thinking all the time of the NHS workers slaving away no way will I return to normal while they are working so hard on saving lives. So stay in Jillian - no pubs or trips in the country - but hope all those NHS workers know how much they are appreciated.
stay safe xxx
Good luck for the future Jill, Jim Littler
And to think our government neglected NHS to a point we're we and NHS staff were thinking it was a worthless endeavour one good thing with our lockdown over covid 19 our least paid workers have shown themselves as invaluable and it's up to us to remind the elite everyday how much we value our NHS and so called least valuable workers the are priceless and should always get respect due ...workers of the world unite
Greatest cover version ever! Superb, well done Elvis.
Hi Jill ,how are you
Back ten years latrer; in mid- December, here in Alabama, we still hae roses blossoming. George Jones is smiling, somewhere.
Even George Jones said he would never sing this song again after hearing Elvis sing it. True praise indeed!
It’s called being humble.
What are you talking about? George Jones covered the song again in the 1990s with Alan Jackson and then recorded it again in the 2000s for a “singing the old songs” type of compilation
Swamp Thing
Hey Swampthing, the clue is in the last three words, ‘true praise indeed’. Meaning that even the great George Jones thought that Elvis Costello had done a great job with his version. Hope that helps you to understand. That’s what I’m talking about.
IIFIREX
How true.
John Long Elvis Costello did do an excellent version, and maybe George did say this (I don’t think he did) but if he did he was lying.
What a great cover of a wonderful George Jones song One of my favorites by Elvis Costello
Jerry Chestnut wrote it
I learned of this song from a mix-tape from a girl who wrecked me. My heart still is moved into daydreaming whenever I hear this.
If only you knew when you were actually living in the good old days.
Love this and many many other songs from the 70's. Brilliant memories.
1981.
Yes, a most poignant song for me, the sadnesses acknowledged we all have to endure in life, but accept beautiful interventions even amid your pain, still true in 2023 for me
the world's most under-rated poet musician singer
He didn't write this though.
He was underrated in Britain but the rest of the world love him. He kind of said up yours to Britain and plays to audience who want to listen.
the womble REALLY?
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Written by Jerry Chesnut for George Jones, my favorite is a duet by Alan Jackson and George Jones. But then again I like country music.
Let the lawn grow wild - who cares when the love of your life has walked out on you! The roses will keep on growing regardless. Best version of this song by a mile - Elvis (Declan) rocks...
im not a fan of country but elvis smashes this wonderful
Love it! I still love him after all these years. But I do wonder what those twins look like. They r so funny.
Elvis is one of those singers whose voice is totally unique and always ernest. Not a vocal powerhouse, but man do I love his sound
He is a legend.his music will last forever.
It has been such a sad year for so many people so it's has been a good year for the Roses and each fallen petal will not be forgotten x
It's. Been. A. Tough. Year. For. Most. People.. But. The. Human. Spirit. Has. Seen. Us. Through. And. Those. We. Lost. We. Will. C. Once. More. Upon. God's. Golden. Shore.
I dont think i have a favorite elvis costello song. I like them all.
Fantastisch nummer van Elvis Costello,wat 'n melancholie!!!!
Lovely song from elvis costello and the attractions
Released back in late '81
September 1981
An outstanding musican and singer ❤❤🎉🎉
An early 80s cracker
George Jones would be proud :)
Still listening in 2024 ❤
My all time favorite version of the song. His voice fits the melody and lyrics perfectly. He is a fantastic singer!!
He did it proper :)
Bitten Bech ?
He’s a top scouser
@@jimlittler5592 he's irish.
@@meowwoem6372 Born in london to irish parents.
What memories l feel sorry for people not growing up in this music era.Just fab
👍
Me too! Poor bastards.
Me too 😁
Who’s listening and loving this in 2019! Great song 👌
This songs a classic,never gets old.
Just one of many delights on Elvis Costello country album.
Me in Australia Maxine!!!!
As brilliant as A C is, I've moved onto H&C, Throw your arms around me . One of Australia's best bands...EVER...
Me and will never tire of it
just listening now and I forgot how much I Love this song.🌹❤❤❤
A mastepIiece.Stunningly beautiful.They'll be playing this in the next hundred years and beyond on the radio.Mark my words.22nd April 2023 : )
Thank you Robert Negron , for helping me express grief for my deceased husband .
Fell in love with this almost 40yrs ago
Sadly we lost our dear friend Jayne tait,she introduced me to this song one night,we honestly played it over 20 times,it obviously struck a nerve with loss we had both experienced,at least she is with her soulmate Ray tait now,sweet dreams Jayne love scouse and the kids josh n hollie xx
One of the most beautiful, songs, ever written!
Dam right
You're not wrong, it's timeless.
Elvis C puts all the other musicians in the shade, with this beautiful song ❤️❤️
This was the first song I ever downloaded on Napster... It took over an hour on dial-up...
You said that before.
Those were the days. And the sound of dial up modems....
1981, the year I turned 12 the same age as the twins and whom I went to school with. We were all quite envious of their few minutes of fame at the time 😆 still love this song! 💘
I turned twelve years old that year aswell. Loved that song then and still do. He makes singing look so easy.👍
Soosie Woosie that time I was 15 years old ,,,,
@@50milliondownthedraintonym16 no I moved away from Inverurie when I was 17.
@@50milliondownthedraintonym16 I especially love their shy awkwardness 🙈 lol
I was wondering where they are now, thanks for the story.
Listening in Aug 2023 still the most beautiful song..
I was once walking along the street in my home town singing this song in my head because it was one of my favourite songs and when I entered a shop to buy a newspaper it was playing on the radio in the shop. How's that for a coincidence. Commenting in 2021
Synchronicity. I don't believe in coincidence.
Hmmm...i can beat that.. I was once sitting in a window seat in a restaurant in notting Hill.. This was playing on the sound systrm... And the man himself..yes.. Elvis walked past the window
A timeless song. Understated yet powerful and evocative. Beautiful melody and intelligent lyrics. Top class.
I'm so glad I saw him in concert - Memphis, Mud Island ca. 1983. Amazing show!
I can remember him bursting on to the scene Omg where have the years gone ?? 🤔
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
Haven't you ever ridden on that Streetcar?
His BEST SONG FOR ME
Just found myself singing this to myself while walking to the store on a beautiful day in Houston. After putting away the groceries, I just had to hear it for real. Such a great song and such a great version of the George Jones classic. I had never seen the video before … awesome. How about those backup singers!
I heard that George Jones said this was his favorite version of this heartbreaking song.
Sorry, but this is even better than the original iconic masterpiece.
Let's not forget Jerry Chesnut who wrote it. He also wrote another favourite of mine, Faron Young's 'It's Four In The Morning'. I'm not big into country, so it shows how fundamental the songwriting is!
Breaks my heart every time.
Yep.
Wonderful song indeed
still a magic sad song
You hardly hear this on the radio now. But it's a classic.
@Coen Merriman jerry cheshut wrote it not jones , i think jones version of it became a hit first , this version a hit years later , in my opinion costello version seems more meaningful and melancholy
You don't hear these great songs on the radio anymore because corporate radio sucks!
The best song i ever heard. Elvis is my cousin
A most beautiful song indeed and performed beautifully by Elvis Costello
Love the George Jones version but this kicks it. The voice works well with this.
"He stopped loving her today" My favorite sad George jones song
Terrific version of George Jones song, Elvis C is so eclectic with his sounds, variants and also his own style. I also love his persona. So much he has offered to the public. My wife and myself love his history in the music field. We are Australians and love beautiful music. Thankyou Elvis C and everyone that loves this Master, The Master leaves a legacy to others with poetry, songwriting, music and instrumental playing. Thank you.
Thankyou for thumbs up. If everyone should notice there is only one thumbs down on every comment We should not even notice this. Thankyou Elvis C
Its not jones song he had a hit with it first , its written by jerry cheshut
thankyou@@terenceholt49
Cheers Tim. I saw him live in Cardiff Wales twice. Around or about that time.
I couldn't get tickets in London. Simple trip down the M4 mway from Kensington and Chelsea.
Don't live in London anymore though.
I'm in Alanya Turkey and a great Med Sea climate. Recommended by my mate from Sydney, Sammie.
I left after BREXIT vote. Could sort of see a bleak future.
Haven't regretted it on Sammie's advice.
Rent for mod apt overlooking the Med Sea is 💶 300 a month. (That's how it has to be paid)
Last electric bill for May was $20 USD; and water bill for $6. No gas, it's never cold; hardly rains.
Ciggies here are $2 USD for twenty. Don't smoke but it's a good yardstick.
Everything is fresh in street markets and even marts are well developed and cheap.
Lamb here I paid $10 USD for 1.5kg. Sammie says way cheaper than Oz.
Gets 324 🌞 days annually. Yesterdays temp was 33c hasn't rained since March 10.
After all those lockdown agonies in Oz?
Sammie's had enough and is moving here in August.
Fair dinkum.
another beautiful genius song is good vibrations by the beach boys, on par
great cover; cool video
Going to see the show in Bethlehem, PA next month - last saw him in Philly at the Tower in 1982 -- (with Squeeze) could not be more "pumped"
Love the song, time after time ❤
What an artist and what a song! Takes me back to my youth and still an awesome song today!
He had an exceptionally cool voice.
Has. Not had.
Truly one of the great songwriters , this and Oliver’s army resonate through the years
Elvis Costello didnt write this song. He does the best version tho
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Written by Jerry Chestnut
lovely song and melody ,only costello can do this one.
He didn’t write this , jerry chestnut did .
Petrified "back up singers" 🥴 !
Fantastic song and delivery from VERONICAS GRANDSON 🥰
Have loved this for decades. As more time goes by the lyrics become more and more etched in their original era, yet that doesn't diminish the soul-crushing misery of this performance. So brilliant.
One thing I always wished would happen was a female performer doing the same song but switching the parts. Like she's leaving and he has nothing to say to her except the roses are nice this year. Dolly Parton: one more favour for the planet please! :)
Nope I disagree, leave it very much alone and for the male voice it was written and intended for.
You do realize this is a George Jones original, right? Elvis borrowed it. It was written by a male intended to be sung by a male.
@@raysolt2984 Of course I know it's a George Jones song. I'm older than your grandmother. What I was saying is that Costello takes it away from its "original era" and in 'this performance' turns it into an awesome modern ballad of despair. (modern for the early 80's obviously...)
Also, you seem to lack an appreciation for the classic country trope of the 'answer' song. QV honky tonk angels vs wild side of life, or he'll have to go and he'll have to stay.
Thanks for the country music lesson though. Much appreciated.
raysolt2980: Showing my mileage here. When I hear the name "Elvis" minus a Last Name I automatically think "Elvis Presley." Even though I just heard from "Elvis Costello!"😂😏🎤🌹🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🥁🎻🎺🇮🇪B.W.
A masterpiece, I can’t stop playing it over and over !
Great song , great singer, and 2020 has been a good year for the roses.
This George Jones classic always touches base.
I love this as much as “ Alison”
It's the way Elvis C delivers his rendition that makes it so good.
Like when Willie Nelson sang You were always on my mind..even though Elvis Presley had better vocals
Nice song reminds me of my mum gone to that Rose garden in heaven
Even 2023 is a good year for the roses! 🥰
Like George Jones' version, bur Elvis Costello's version seems to have a more serious tone to it and love the tone of his voice, really weepy stuff. So glad Elvis did this.
Cant believe its that long ago, loved this song,
Listening in 2021 - definitely one of the best songs of all time and the definitive version.
What an ICON .... so much talent ... I can only hope that my song by Space Boy ... hang on ... someone's at the door ......
This song was one of my late Mother's favouritd, she loved her roses and well manicured lawn, and i still cry every time i hear it, its such a beautiful song, Elvis's i think!
George Jones song but Elvis made it his own. 🌹 ❤️
I am moved by this album now as I was when it first came out. Elvis is so suited to this style.
Barbara Morrison n
I listened to this hundreds of times in college but 40 years later it is the same Amazing Experience!,, You Never Tire Of AWESOME Music
This is ONE OF THE CLASSIEST SONGS of ALL TIME!!!!
I love this song, listen all the time. Ejvis does a beautiful job, George Jones approved. Listening 2023
It’s now 2024…
It says a lot about a song when an artist from a completely different genre than for what it was written performs it and close to the original style. Lots of respect for the song an dthe songwriter!
My roses look so pretty this year and so it brought back this song that I hadn't heard in years but it is a good year for the roses
Have u twin sons?
Magical. Just a magical rendition of this song. So perfect.
agree!
... sacred song!!!...
Superb
j'écoute et réécoute elvis costello je découvre redécouvre son univers musical tellement séduisant riche plaisant et beaucoup d'artiste autour de lui...magnifique je kiffe!!!
I absolutely adore this song and hold A Copy. Such a SENSITIVE song. Such talent
Masterpiece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not a big fan but for ffs, what a tune, on about 10 levels, genius!
I'm only 14 year's old and i like this song then the song's today some people say i have good taste in music but. This kind of music is better than music today
This song came out in 1981, and the lyrics are so now , 2024, brilliant !!!
The song was first released in 1970 by George Jones
I think it’s beautiful my late dad passed and before then he pruned the roses I think he’s sending love ❤
2024 and still with the roses
I’m listening Nov 24. Still adore this ❤
Such a legend.
You’re the best Elvis C.
He went to Nashville to record this with his album Almost Blue. The producer was the legendary Billy Sherill . Such a blinding album.
How much I have loved this song! It's been SO LONG.
I love him always have
Love this song. Still gives me goosebumps.
I guess the reason we're not talkin is there's so little left to say we haven't said, and while a million thoughts go racing through my mind I find I haven't said a word - brilliant lyrics, beautiful song
How can you even dislike this song
Written by Jerry Chesnut, and originally recorded by George Jones, but Elvis's version is my favourite.